Renfe is Spain’s national railway company, running most regional and high-speed AVE trains on the country’s extensive railway system. Visit the biggest Spanish cities on the AVE train, such as Barcelona, Madrid and Seville. Small pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and birds; not farmyard animals) up to 10 kg (22 pounds) are accepted on board. The animal must be transported inside a crate not larger than 60 x 35 x 35 cm (23.6 x 13.7 x 13.7 inches) that contains and allows the removal of litter. Only one animal is allowed per passenger and the animal must have a ticket. If the animal is a guide dog it can travel with its owner without any fee or ticket in all trains. Pet tickets can be purchased through the sales system. The ticket must always be connected to a passenger’s ticket. They can also be purchased on board the train.
On Avlo trains, small pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and birds; not farmyard animals) up to 10 kg (22 pounds) are accepted on board.
Starting from June 19, 2023 on the Madrid-Alicante line and June 26, 2023 on the Madrid-Valencia line, dogs weighing up to 40kg will now be allowed on high-speed AVE train services. This expansion follows the existing dog-friendly policy on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona and Madrid-Málaga routes.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
More information on the Renfe pet policy
